DC Hotel Near Union Station Shopping & Dining

Union Station Shopping
Union Station Restaurants
Boutique Hotel
Legacy of Union Station

For over 100 years, Union Station has welcomed people to the most vibrant city in the world. The most visited destination in Washington, D.C., the architecturally magnificent building and marble floors echo with the footsteps of presidents, foreign dignitaries and over 32 million people each year. One of the country’s most exhilarating shopping destinations, Union Station features two levels lined with 130 shops, specialty boutiques, fashion and gift stores, and a myriad of restaurants. A city within a city, Union Station also offers a food court with hundred of eateries, a state-of-the-art, 9-screen Phoenix Theatres, special events, Amtrak ticketing, rental cars, international currency exchange and three sightseeing tour companies - Gray Line, Old Town Trolley and Tourmobile. Union Station is the hub for Amtrak's headquarters and hosts world-class exhibitions and cultural events such as the Presidential Inaugural Ball. For information, visit www.unionstationdc.com.

Union Station Shopping. Whether you are shopping for a symbolic souvenir of Washington, DC or a stylish outfit for a night on the town, Union Station features two levels lined with over 100 shops, specialty boutiques, fashion and gift stores and service outlets. Enjoy browsing for apparel, shoes, gifts, souvenirs, accessories, jewelry, books, music and bath and body products. Notable stores include: Ann Taylor, Express, Chico’s, Godiva Chocolatier, Jos. A. Bank, Swatch, GUESS Accessories, Sunglass Hut/Watchworld, Victoria’s Secret, Nine West, Foot Locker, Bandolino and Verizon wireless . . . To name a few. You’ll also find rental car companies like Avis, Alamo, Budget, and Hertz [Top]

Union Station Restaurants. For a tasteful break from shopping and enjoy a meal at one of the casual dining restaurants and cafés throughout the Station. Enjoy mouthwatering cuisine and ethnic eats at restaurants such as America, Au Bon Pain, B. Smith’s, Center café, East Street Café, Café Renée, Corner Bakery Café, Pizzeria Uno, Station Grill, Thunder Grill, Starbucks, and Sbarro Italian Eatery. The giant food court on the lower level offers hundreds of delicious choices, like Acropolis, Cajun Grill, Johnny Rockets, and Kabuki Sushi. [Top]

Washington, DC’s Stylish Boutique Hotel Near Union Station. Located in Downtown Washington, one block from Union Station and the Metro, The Hotel George is a stylish, avant-garde boutique hotel for business and leisure travelers. This distinctive, historic and eco-friendly hotel on Capitol Hill offers an intimate ambiance, impeccable service, beautifully appointed rooms and suites and an array of lifestyle amenities, including Bistro Bis, meeting and event space, spa services, a fitness club, WiFi, and a concierge to arrange your game tickets and transportation. Find out about Washington, DC Specials & Packages. [Top]

Legacy of Union Station. Opened Oct. 27, 1907, Union Station is a magnificent example of the Beaux-Arts style architecture. Designed as a gateway for the capital city, the monumental building covered more ground than any building in the country and was the largest train station in the world. A catalyst to Washington's monumental transformation, Union Station brought grandeur to DC, with 77 pounds of 22k gold leaf adorning the 96-foot barrel-vaulted ceilings. The white granite and classic lines of Union Station set the arena for Washington's architecture, reflected in the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials and Supreme Court. Over the years, presidents and dignitaries were officially welcomed here, including King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain. Through two world wars, the Station served as a major center of transportation and venue for many historic events. On April 14, 1945, the casket of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt backed into Union Station. Enacted by Congress, Union Station Redevelopment Act of 1981 restored the building to its original state and created a mixed-use transportation and retail complex. [Top]